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While dreamin' up trades...

don't forget we have a trade excception from the Mercer to Spurs trade over the summer. We could actually offer someone a tiny bit of cap relief and take back more salary than we give up (ASSUMNING we don't care about the cap).

If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around..

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And now there's a rumor that the Spurs are going to trade Mercer for Mutombo. I feel sorry for Mercer. Never really sticks to a team.

Probably a reason for it though. I've heard he had one of the worse attitudes on this team last year. And there has to be a reason he had been to at least 3 teams before us (I know of Denver, Chicago, and Boston).

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And now there's a rumor that the Spurs are going to trade Mercer for Mutombo. I feel sorry for Mercer. Never really sticks to a team.

Probably a reason for it though. I've heard he had one of the worse attitudes on this team last year. And there has to be a reason he had been to at least 3 teams before us (I know of Denver, Chicago, and Boston).

That's a great deal for the Sprus although they might lose Ginobili unless Deke is a free-agent.

"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."

Who is this writer, and is there a link to a non-forum page? Interesting idea, although I think Tinsley or at least Brewer would have to go to GS in my opinion.

"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."

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Who is this writer, and is there a link to a non-forum page? Interesting idea, although I think Tinsley or at least Brewer would have to go to GS in my opinion.

If someone knew the name of the writer then his cover would be blown wouldn't it? The poster on the forum communicates with some writers and has posted some correct info before. Take that for what it's worth.

Also, someone on that board who has been around a long time and has claimed to be close to Dampier many times in the past is saying the same thing is being worked out now. Again, take that for what it's worth.

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I didn't get to see the game tonight, so that didn't factor in for me. But we need someone like Speedy in the Eastern conference. And Dampier as a rental would help us a ton this year, and it would be worth it if the higer-ups really believe we have a chance this year.

Oh definitely. I'd not ***** if we did this trade. I just have the sinking feeling Damp is GONE after this year, but still in the meantime we sit pretty.

Also, to go with the idea that this is a legit possibility, remember that DW has always and still does believe JB is the next "It" guy for the Pacers, and this would finally allow him to play solid minutes, for better or worse.

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I think GS would be stupid to give up Speedy the way he has played recently but I dunno. Stranger things have happened.

I agree, I don't know why they'd ship him out since he's played so well this season.

Word is Van Exel isn't opting out, so maybe they're just going to stick with him.

Also, maybe we're giving them one of our 4 PGs back for a scrub on their side.

Anyway, I think this is real. It may not happen, but I believe it's really being worked over.

It just makes too much sense. We rent a legit C for a playoff push, lock up a quality backup PG for the next couple or so years to pair with Tinsley, and if Damp leaves he provides the cap relief we've wanted. Plus, with Al gone, Bender gets those minutes and they've wanted him to get more time for a while. It just fits.

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I'd think GSW would rather trade Van Exel than Claxton _but_ trying that with Indiana would almost certainly require Croshere to be included in that deal. Don't see them taking on that contract right now.

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It just makes too much sense. We rent a legit C for a playoff push, lock up a quality backup PG for the next couple or so years to pair with Tinsley, and if Damp leaves he provides the cap relief we've wanted. Plus, with Al gone, Bender gets those minutes and they've wanted him to get more time for a while. It just fits.

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You also have to consider that if Jerry West has really been trying to get Dampier since summer then he's probably working on a counter offer if something like this is being seriously discussed. He has a bunch of tradable pieces that could work out to be a better deal for GSW.

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Damp's only a FA this summer if he opts out. If he likes it here, he can just leave it and we have him locked for the next two seasons.

Hate to burst the bubble a bit Hicks, but I'd be absolutely shocked if he doesn't opt out.

"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."

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I've always liked Speedy, ever since his Sixer days, and it seems like he's gotten better. I don't really like the idea of renting Dampier though. How far under the cap would we be next season if he walks? Would be able to get anyone? Hostory seems to dictate we wouldn't even if we could. And if we did end up paying Damp, I'd worry he'd end up just being a one-season wonder... On the other hand, for this season he and Speedy are exactly what we need.

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Yeah, Damp would probaly opt out, but at least there's a shot he woudln't. I mean, if he fits in well here, surely he'll see what his in right now. It will come down to what's more important to him: More cash on a worse team, or decent cash on a championship level team?